The Messenger
Film written and directed by Kade Mendelowitz
May, 2012 (premiere)
On this page:
- The entire film
- Behind-the-scenes videos
- Reviews
- Image Gallery (screen captures and behind-the-scenes)
- Cast and crew list (with link to the premiere playbill).
If God sent an Angel to Earth, would you listen to what he had to say? That is the overarching premise of this season鈥檚 ambitious multimedia production of 鈥淭he Messenger鈥 by faculty professor .
After hearing reports of a self proclaimed Angel and Messenger of God, Michael is invited as a guest of America鈥檚 latest talk-show phenomenon: 鈥淭he Jessie Show鈥. The host, Jessica Lamech, has been facing her own private crisis of faith when this unique opportunity presents itself. The network, recognizing the huge ratings potential of such an event, has heavily advertised a live prime-time special 鈥 and you will be surprised where the interview goes from there. Join us for this production of the University of 蜜桃影像 Fairbanks Department of Theatre & Film.
Designer, playwright, and director created this multi-faceted production to match the distinctive nature of the programs at 蜜桃影像. 鈥淚 have been percolating this idea of combining a show that could be both a live theatre production and movie for a few years now, as we have been developing the Film program. Now that the Film Degree at 蜜桃影像 is official, I felt this was the perfect time to produce this piece.鈥
Mendelowitz has authored two , and produced鈥溾 鈥 a platinum award-winning science fiction adventure which premiered at the Goldstream Regal Cinemas in 2004. He鈥檚 also created the animated shorts 鈥溾&苍产蝉辫;and 鈥淟ove at First Light鈥 which won 鈥淏est in Animation鈥 at the Fairbanks Film Festival.
In 1999 he adapted and directed a production of 鈥淎lice in Wonderland鈥&苍产蝉辫;in which the audience actually followed an Alice and White Rabbit through Wonderland. 鈥淚t was truly wonderful! We had 10 scenes located throughout the Salisbury Theatre complex. The audience had tickets that broke them into groups of 12 spaced 10 minutes apart. Each of 4 Alice鈥檚 and 4 Rabbits took each audience group on a 40 minute adventure, each going 3 times. This meant the other characters they visited and interacted with (like the Mad Hatter, Mouse, Queen and Caterpillar) each performed their scene 12 times each night. It was a blast, and the audience loved it! Some parents bought their kids numerous times to see different Alices鈥ut the show sold out quickly鈥t was a great experience鈥 says Mendelowitz.
Official Trailer and Film
Parental Guidance Suggested
Due to some mature subject matter, parents are cautioned. The 蜜桃影像 Theatre Department
believes that if this production were rated by the Motion Picture Association it would
be rated PG-13.
In the movie there is some discussion of a sexual assault. Matters of religion an other complex issues are discussed. Additionally, there is a non-graphic depiction of a sexual assault. Parents should use their discretion for whether this is appropriate for children under 16.
Behind the scenes videos
- the most powerful scene from the movie "The Messenger". Enhanced by special lighting and a few special effects and location management.
While recording the (4) shots for the fictional "Jessie Show" opening; some of the audio was noisy (not a surprise, considering one was AT an active construction site!)
by Kade Mendelowitz.
by Kade Mendelowitz.
Media releases
Photo gallery
CAST
(in alphabetical order)
Jessica Lamech:
Carrie Baker
Francine Kitchen:
Tricia Bates
Sports housewife:
Rachel Blackwell
Larry Kitchen:
Llian Breen
Blind Woman:
Melissa Buchta
鈥淏ad Guy鈥 & Michael:
Andrew Cassel
Kevin Kitchen:
Jasen Chausse
Rider:
鈥淐辞耻苍迟谤测鈥
Anthony Hall:
Wesley Dalton
SportsGuy:
Danny Dicaire
Doctor:
Kim Eames
Testimonial Police Officer:
Adam Gillette
Father Andrew:
Stephan Golux
Billy:
Jordan Guinn
Jennifer Jonitas:
Annabel Heyne
Johnathan Jonitas:
Eric Heyne
Announcer:
Marley Horner
Sleepy Driver:
Glenn Imus
Carney Man:
Michael Kingston
Basketball Player:
Nathaniel Lange
TextiDriver:
David Leslie
Jeremy:
Michael McIntyre
Barbara:
Amie Meredith
Young Basketball Player:
James Opp
Lucas:
Thomas Petrie
Pat:
Stephanie Rivet
Sports Son:
Jack Christopher Sellers
Tamar:
Ashley Thompson
Flowershop Worker:
Dion Torres
Security Guard:
Brian Tuohy
Elizabeth:
Siri Tuttle
PRODUCTION CREW
Writer, Editor, Director:
Kade Mendelowitz
Director of Photography & Producer:
Maya Salganek
Costume Designer:
Bethany Marx
Production Manager:
Christopher Kern
Fall 1st Assistant Director:
Tiana Hanson
Summer 1st Assistant Director:
Kavelina Torres
Technical Director, Props, Set Dresser:
Adam Gillette
Larry Beats Regardless Electrician, Best Boy:
Llian Breen
Grips:
Deleen Cable
David Leslie
Arvia Glass
Carl Sage
Tiana Hanson
Jeff Buckley
Jon Bracone
Sean Guecco
Amelia Cooper-Davis
Steve Keller
Monika Kunat
Jeremiah Lafleur
Richard Reagin
David Riffey
Special Effects Makeup:
Anita Ashbaugh
Jessie Show Set Designer:
Carl Sage
Jessie Show Lighting Designer:
Deirdre Adams
Publicity and Box Office:
Kimberley Eames
Jib Operators:
Jeff Buckley
Aaron Gordon
Steadicam:
Jeff Buckley
Aaron Gordon
Tyler McClendon
Camera Operators:
Christopher Kern
Matthew Hartman
Adrina Knutson
Tyler McClendon
Audio:
Nicki Karl
Nicholas Kern
David Riffey
Weaponry Foley Artist:
Jeremiah Cannone
Assistant Stage Manager:
Laura Schlutt
Makeup Assistant:
Gerri Kern
Costume Shop Manager:
Jerene Mosier
Basketball coach and wrangler, craft services:
Kimberly Eames
Indicates member of the 蜜桃影像 Student Drama Association (SDA)
Indicates member of the 蜜桃影像 Film Club